N°110502 · Family detail
NikonTelephoto·NIKON F mount·2015
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm F/4E FL ED VR
Specifications01
MountNIKON F
Focal length500mm
Max aperturef/4
TypeTelephoto · Prime
Release year2015
Weight3090 g
Physical length387 mm
Min focus distance3.6 m
Max magnification0.1499
Aperture blades9
Optical elements16
Groups12
AutofocusYes
StabilizationYes
Aperture controlNone
The aperture is controlled from the camera
Lens hoodHK-34 - Clamp-on round
TeleconvertersNikon AF-I Teleconverter TC-14E→ 700mm F/5.6
Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-14E II→ 700mm F/5.6
Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-14E III→ 700mm F/5.6
Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-17E II→ 850mm F/6.8
Nikon AF-I Teleconverter TC-20E→ 1000mm F/8
Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E II→ 1000mm F/8
Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E III Aspherical→ 1000mm F/8
EraDigital era
Production statusIn production
Additional Info02
Lens TypeSuper telephoto prime lens
Summary02
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4E FL ED VR is a Nikon F-mount super-telephoto prime for sports, wildlife, and distant subjects, using vibration reduction (VR).
AI-assisted summary — verify against linked sourcesWhere can this lens be adapted?
The Nikon F mount has a flange distance of 46.5 mm. A plain adapter fits a camera whose flange distance is at least 1.46 mm shorter. How lens adapters work
- Nikon G lenses have no aperture ring: use an adapter with an aperture lever. Nikon E lenses set the aperture electronically: use an electronic adapter.
- Sony EAdapter · 28.5 mm
- Canon RFAdapter · 26.5 mm
- Nikon ZAdapter · 30.5 mm
- Fujifilm XAdapter · 28.8 mm
- L-MountAdapter · 26.5 mm
- Micro Four ThirdsAdapter · 27.25 mm
- Fujifilm G (GFX)Adapter · 19.8 mm
Covers full-frame: it can vignette on a medium format sensor.
- Canon EF-MAdapter · 28.5 mm
- Canon EFAdapter · 2.5 mm
A rear element that sticks out can hit the camera mirror.
- Nikon FNative
Other Mounts03
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